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FIRE Podcast

The Family Information Raising Expectations—FIRE—podcast is brought to you by the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC), a division of the National Federation of the Blind. Through friendly discussions with expert guests, FIRE provides information to families, friends, and educators of blind and low vision children on the skills and tools our children can use to reach their full potential. Catch the FIRE!

Episode 2: Transitions: Moving to Middle School, High School & BeyondHost: Melissa Riccobono Speakers: Michelle Chacon (blind teacher of blind students in Colorado) Sheila Koenig (Transition Specialist for the state of Minnesota).(link)

We will discuss the transition from elementary to middle school, helpful hints for getting middle school students who are blind or low vision involved with their peers, and the skills these students will need to master so they are ready for the move to high school. Sheila Koenig, Transition Specialist for the state of Minnesota, will discuss what families should know in order to help students transition smoothly from middle to high school, how to help blind and low vision high school students gain work experiences, and what skills these students should be working on in order to be successful in work or college.

Episode 3: The 2016 NFB National Convention: What is it and why should we attend?Host: Melissa Riccobono Speakers: Mark Riccobono & Terri Rupp. (link)

It's that time of year. I'm sure you're hearing things such as "Join us in sunny Orlando for the National Convention of the National Federation of the
Blind, June 30-July 5! 2016 " Or, "Be a part of the annual conference of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children, which begins early in the morning
of June 30, in conjunction with the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind." But, what is the National Convention of the National
Federation of the Blind? What is the annual conference of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children? What do these events have to offer your
family?

Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, gave his perspective on the value of the National Convention for all members of families
of blind children. Terri Rupp parent of blind child and a blind adult herself shared her convention experaince.

Listen & Learn. Then, make plans to join us at the National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind!